Macromedia announced a video kit that will enable Macromedia Studio MX 2004 with Flash Professional users to add video to their websites without any special technical knowledge. The kit makes it quick and easy to add streaming or progressive download video through a Dreamweaver MX 2004 extension. Video deployed with the kit can be viewed instantly with Macromedia Flash Player, the world's most ubiquitous rich client, making the video instantly accessible to about a half a billion web users.

For a limited time, customers who purchase or upgrade to Macromedia Studio MX 2004 with Flash Professional and register online by September 30 will receive the video kit for free. In addition, for a limited time, the kit will be available for purchase to existing Studio MX 2004 with Flash Professional customers for $49. Other upgrade options to receive the kit are available online at http://www.macromedia.com/go/videokitupgrades. Full Story...